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Radio Diaries

First-person diaries, sound portraits, and hidden chapters of history from Peabody Award-winning producer Joe Richman and the Radio Diaries team. From teenagers to octogenarians, prisoners to prison guards, bra saleswomen to lighthouse keepers. The extraordinary stories of ordinary life. Radio Diaries is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Learn more at radiotopia.fm

Episodes

Majd Abdulghani, a young woman living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, documents her life over two years, providing an intimate look at the evolving landscape for Saudi women. She navigates the complexities of male guardianship, strict gender segregation, and societal expectations while pursuing a career in genetics and practi...